June 2024
Harness Training Your Cat
A taste of the wild Sometimes it’s better for your cat to live indoors, as you reduce the chance of your cat going missing, getting hurt, or killing the local wildlife. But many cats long for a taste of the outdoors. Even if they have a home full of cat trees, cat grass, toys, and faithful humans to play with, they may sit at the window staring at the world outside,...Litter training your cat
No more dirty deeds! An indoor cat must learn to use the litter box. The alternative means a filthy and highly unhygienic house: definitely unacceptable. Fortunately, most cats and kittens actually prefer to use a litter box and take to it readily, so litter training should be fairly easy for you and your kitty. Start small If you start teaching them to use it when they are kittens, they will want to keep...Cats and Dogs: Can they get along?
Eternal enemies? We think not! Fighting like cats and dogs: a common expression used to describe people who just don’t get along. And indeed, it often seems like cats and dogs just can’t get along. Dogs chasing cats up trees, cats lashing out at curious dogs’ noses and hissing: everything from “Tom and Jerry” to the children’s film “Cats and Dogs” suggests that for these two species, it’s hate at first...Why Cats Love Catnip
Cats are obligate carnivores: they have to eat meat and meat-based food to stay healthy. On occasion, they do nibble various grasses and plants. One plant that cats are famously fond of is Cat Mint, also called Catnip. They’ll eat it, paw at it, roll in it, jump on it: anything seems to go! So just why are cats so fond of this plant? Nepeta cataria Cat Mint, known in Latin as...The Responsible Cat Owners Guide
Message So you’ve set your heart on getting a cat or kitten. Good choice! Cats make fantastic pets. Cats can be cute, funny, and affectionate pets, and are so adaptable that they can live just about anywhere. Maybe you’ve never had a cat before, or perhaps you remember your parents fluffy old cat from your childhood. Whatever the case, you should still keep in mind that a pet cat is a big...March 2023
What are the International Feline Associations?
To support breed development, international feline associations create guidelines for care, feeding, and behavioural and physical standards for each breed. Exhibitions are crucial events where licensed experts evaluate various factors and award top participants with quality certificates. These events test both kittens and adult cats. Pedigree registries are responsible for managing documentation, verifying pedigrees, and maintaining breeding standards. They work alongside breeders worldwide, register new kennels, and provide necessary information...February 2023
